NATO won't endorse Trump's 5% spending target, but ready for increase, Reuters reports
- NATO allies are unlikely to meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed spending target of 5% of GDP but are open to an increase from the current 2%, as reported by Reuters.
- Trump called for an increase to the NATO spending target to 5% of GDP on Jan. 7, up from the current target of 2%.
- NATO members may agree to increase the spending target to 3% of GDP, with discussions ongoing about a gradual increase by 2030, according to Reuters.
- Ukraine plans to spend 26% of its GDP on defense in 2025, significantly higher than NATO's current targets, highlighting the urgency for increased spending among allies.
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